EU’s Kallas Opens Door to Dialogue With Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has opened the door to dialogue with Venezuela’s acting president, Nicolás Rodríguez. Speaking in Brussels, Kallas emphasized that the EU is committed to working with all Venezuelans and promoting constructive engagement to address the country’s ongoing political and economic challenges.

The statement signals a potential shift toward greater diplomatic engagement between the EU and Venezuela, highlighting the bloc’s willingness to engage with Venezuelan leadership regardless of political divisions. Kallas stressed that dialogue is essential to address humanitarian concerns, support democratic institutions, and explore avenues for cooperation.

While Kallas did not provide a detailed roadmap, officials said that discussions with Rodríguez and other Venezuelan representatives could focus on human rights, economic recovery, and the facilitation of international aid. The EU’s approach aims to balance the promotion of democratic principles with practical measures to engage the country’s leadership.

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00:00to pursue democracy, stability, and prosperity.

00:04The removal of Nicolas Maduro in a military operation by the United States

00:09is not the definitive political solution for Venezuela.

00:13It marks a delicate turning point for a country

00:17confronted with deep political and economic challenges.

00:21Yet, it may be a window to pursue democracy, stability, and prosperity.

00:26Second, the future of Venezuela must be determined by Venezuelans.

00:32First, Maduro lacked the legitimacy of a democratically elected leader.

00:38His rule was marked by systematic violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

00:44The people of Venezuela deserve better.

00:47But let me be clear.

00:48A democratic illegitimacy does not suspend international law.

00:53Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is non-negotiable.

00:57Them as a revolutionary, as a terrorist organization.

01:01Europe's commitment to Venezuela and its people is clear.

01:06Europeans and Venezuelans share long-standing human, cultural, and economic ties.

01:13The EU has remained present through the most difficult periods,

01:17including as the leading humanitarian donor.

01:21We are committed to working with all Venezuelans,

01:25from the authorities currently in power,

01:27led by the interim president Delcy Rodríguez,

01:31to civil society and democratic forces,

01:35to advance our interests and principles.

01:39Last week, our EU head of mission in Caracas

01:43met with the interim president Delcy Rodríguez at her invitation.

01:47They can read three points.

01:50First, the immediate and unconditional release of all detainees

01:55will continue to send strong and clear messages to Iran.

01:59Our commitment to support peaceful, negotiated, and inclusive process

02:03led by Venezuelans towards democracy.

02:07Honorable members,

02:09Latin America and the Caribbean remain regions

02:12where the EU is well-positioned to advance values and interests,

02:16including the economy.

02:19Our recent signing of the Mercosur agreement

02:22creates the world's biggest free trade area

02:25with 700 million people is a concrete example.

02:30It is a Joe strategic choice.

02:33In a time when some are pushing away partners,

02:36Europe is seeking more of them.

02:40Thank you so much.

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